SQUASH - RUNNING VARIETIES 
Plant one pound per acre of running varieties. 
In the garden plant one packet to 50 feet for a family 
of 3 or 4 people. 
CuttureE. General cultural requirements similar to bush squash 
(see page 30), but running varieties require much more room, 
planting in rows 8 to 10 feet apart and hills at least 5 feet 
apart. Plant 5 or 6 seeds in each hill, and thin to two plants 
when 3 inches high. Running varieties are generally grown 
as a spring crop in Florida. 
The running varieties of squash are distinct from the bush 
varieties—the yines run 10 to 12 feet, and the squashes weigh 
from 2 to.12 pounds. The fruits are left on the vines until fully 
grown with a hard rind, and are then harvested by cutting the 
stem. Running squash may be stored in a cool, dry place until 
desired for use, but must be handled carefully to avoid bruis- 
ing. They are claimed to be much richer in flavor and more 
nutritious than bush squashes. Unlike bush squashes, which are 
prepared only by boiling or frying, fruits of the running varie- 
ties may be stored, and used either boiled, baked or for making 
delicious squash pies. 
BLUE HUBBARD. (115 days.) This strain is superior in 
edible quality to other Hubbards. The blue-gray colored fruits 
are large, round, pointed at both ends and slightly rough and 
ridged. Flesh is thick, yellow-orange, of fine flavor. Ideal for 
baking and for pies. The best keeper of all Hubbards. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c 4% lb. 60c; 1 Ib. $2.00 
5 to 25 Ibs. $1.90 per lb. 
TABLE QUEEN (ACORN). (60 days.) Although be- 
longing to the running sorts, this squash is almost as early as 
the bush types and has become very popular in Florida. It 
seems to be exceptionally well adapted to Florida growing con- 
ditions, and makes an enormous yield over a long season. Its 
very dark green, oval fruit is small, weighing about two pounds, 
and is about five to six inches long, and four and one-half 
inches in diameter, with sides deeply ribbed, and with a point 
at the blossom end. Its light yellow color is very fine grained 
and sweet when baked like Hubbard squash. It is a very good 
keeper and desirable for home and market use, also for ship- 
ping. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c 4% Ib. 60c; 1 Ib. $2.00 
5 to 25 lbs. $1.90 per Ib. 
ALAGOLD (Improved African Squash) (new). (100 days.) 
Dr. C. L. Isbell of the Alabama Poly. Institute at Auburn, Ala- 
bama, has selected and improved the original introduction, 
which came from Africa, making it more uniform as to fruit 
shape and size (averaging about 5 lbs.), and thicker fleshed. 
This improved strain of African squash is known as “Alagold 
Pumpkin.” It is very resistant to all types of insects which com- 
monly attack squash in the south. Furthermore, the vines seem 
to be resistant to the various diseases to which squash is subject. 
The vines are long and very prolific. The solid meated, long- 
keeping, mature fruits are edible either as baked squash or 
made into pies. The flesh is very thick and of a cream or salmon 
color. The fruits are bell shape with a smooth and very tough 
rind, 8 to 10 inches long and 5 to 6 inches wide at the lower or 
thickest end. The rind is of a dark green color, maturing to a 
deep yellow or buff color. Yields of 8 to 10 tons per acre have 
been reported. Some growers report they have kept unbruised 
fruits in good condition for as long as a year. 
Seed supply very limited. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 20c; 44 lb. 60c; 1 Ib. $2.00 
5 to 25 lbs. $1.90 per Ib. 
BUTTERNUT (new). (80 days.) This is one of the newest 
and finest varieties of the small winter squashes. It is early 
for a winter or running squash. The vines produce an immense 
number of bottleneck or long pear-shaped yellowish brown or 
deep buff color fruits. Fruits weigh 2% to 4 lbs., are 8 to 
10 inches long, and 3 to 4 inches in diameter at the largest 
diameter. The outer shell is smooth and hard, making this 
squash a wonderful shipper and keeper. The dry flesh is yel- 
low, fine texture, sweet, and of excellent flavor. There is a 

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Butternut Squash 
very small seed cavity in the bulbous end. With our strain 
of this variety almost the entire fruit is solid, high quality meat. 
We have worked for a smaller bulb end, and a longer, thicker 
neck which is solid meat. This new variety is increasing in 
demand by leaps and bounds on northern markets, where it is 
commanding premium prices because of its good keeping and 
high edible quality when used as an individual baker. Also 
excellent for making pies or boiled. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 35c; 14 Ib. $1.00; 1 Ib. $3.50 
5 to 25 Ibs. $3.40 per Ib. 
SPINACH 
Virginia Savoy—Plant 12 to 15 pounds per acre in rows, 
or 20 or 25 pounds per acre broadcast. 
In the garden make two plantings at different times. 
Plant one packet to 50 feet of row at each planting for 
a family of 3 or 4 people. 
New Zealand—Plant 3 to 4 pounds of seed per acre. 
In the garden plant one packet to 25 feet of row for a 
family of 3 or 4 people. 
Prices quoted are postpaid. 
Write for special prices on larger quantities. 
CULTURAL FOR VIRGINIA SAVOY SPINACH. Successful for fall and 
winter planting. Does not grow well in hot weather. Requires 
a moist, rich soil, the richer the better. Plant seed in rows 16 
to 20 inches apart, and thin to 4 or 5 inches apart in the row. 
May be planted broadcast, thinning plants to stand about 8 
by 8 inches apart. 
VIRGINIA SAVOY (Blight Resistant). (40 days.) Better 
for market than the smooth leaved varieties, because it does not 
pack as closely and thus is not as subject to heating as are the 
smooth leaved varieties, nor does it wilt or turn yellow as quick- 
ly before reaching the consumer. Developed for resistance to 
blight or mosaic disease. The plant is upright and compact 
in growth, with very thick, curly or savoyed dark green leaves. 
Best variety to grow for market. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 15c; %4 Ib. 25e; 1 Ib. 75e 
5 to 25 lbs. 65c per Ib. 
CuLTuRE FoR New ZEALAND. As seeds are very hard and ger- 
minate with difficulty, soak them in warm water for 24 hours 
to hasten germination. Plant in rows three feet apart, and 
drop three or four seeds per hill about 20 inches apart. Thin 
to one plant per hill. 
NEW ZEALAND. (60 days.) Entirely distinct from the 
true Spinach. The plant is tall and very spreading, with num- 
erous side shoots. It grows to a height of 1 foot and spreads 
to a radius of 2 feet. Leaves are very thick, light green, rather 
small, broad and pointed. It grows well in hot weather, and is 
sometimes called “Summer” or “Hot-weather Spinach.” The 
leafy tips of the branches are removed and new growth follows, 
making possible many cuttings. It does best on moist, rich land. 
Pkt. 10c; oz. 15e 4 Ib. 45c; 1 Ib $1.50 
5 to 25 Ibs. $1.40 per Ib. 

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